Sec. 7. Because the owner of a cemetery is responsible for the performance of the care and maintenance of the cemetery, a cemetery owner has the exclusive right to:
(1) open and close a grave or grave space, burial space, crypt, or niche in the cemetery;
(2) set or install:
(A) a marker;
(B) a monument; or
(C) any type of memorial;
in the cemetery; and
(3) install any kind of foundation or other type of base for the marker, monument, or any type of memorial in the cemetery.
This exclusive right may also be exercised by the authorized representative of the owner of the cemetery.
As added by P.L.52-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.9-2022, SEC.43.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 23. Business and Other Associations
Article 14. Cemetery Associations
Chapter 46. Cemetery Rules and Regulations and Exclusive Rights
23-14-46-2. Penalties for Rule Violation
23-14-46-4. Restrictions on Imposition of Monetary Penalty
23-14-46-5. Restrictions on Public Notice
23-14-46-6. Powers and Duties of Person in Charge of Cemetery
23-14-46-7. Exclusive Rights of Owner
23-14-46-8. Violation of Chapter; Class B Misdemeanor
23-14-46-9. Commodities or Services; Written Statement; Itemized Price Range